MSc Sustainability Science

The MSc Sustainability (Science) course at the University of York is designed to enable students to examine the principles, protocols, and methodologies to implement and manage sustainability in diverse scale settings. It provides a rigorous scientific understanding of sustainability and gives students the practical skills to develop their careers in the sector.Course Content: The course is divided into three components: core modules (85 credits), optional modules (35 credits), and a final research project or dissertation (60 credits). Key areas of focus include sustainable production and consumption, renewable energy systems, environmental impact management, and the metrics and indicators of sustainability.Key Modules: The core modules include Introduction to Sustainability, Energy & Environmental Systems, Environmental Impact Assessment, and The Science of Carbon and the Earth System. In the optional modules, students can choose areas of interest like Climate Change Mitigation, Renewable Energy, and Environmental Data Analysis.Future Careers: The skills gained from this course will equip students for a variety of careers in environment and sustainability. The course is particularly useful for those wishing to progress to a PhD, or to work within consultancy, non-governmental organizations, government bodies and regulatory agencies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.